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DVD & BLU-RAY RELEASES - MARCH 7TH
ORDER BY: JAN. 30TH

JACKIE
OPENING CREDITS
Natalie Portman - Thor: The Dark World, Jane’s Got a Gun
Billy Crudup - Spotlight, The Longest Week
Peter Sarsgaard - Black Mass, Experimenter
Pablo Larrain - (Director) Neruda, The Club
SYNOPSIS
A searing and intimate portrait of one of the most important and tragic
moments in American history, seen through the eyes of the iconic First
Lady, then Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. The film places us in her world
during the days immediately following her husband's assassination.
Known for her dignity and poise, we see a psychological portrait of the
First Lady as she struggles to maintain her husband’s legacy and the
world of "Camelot" that they created and loved so well.

MAN DOWN
OPENING CREDITS
Shia LaBeouf - Fury, Lawless
Gary Oldman - RoboCop, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Jai Courtney - Terminator Genisys, Insurgent
Dito Montiel - (Director) The Son of No One, Empire State
SYNOPSIS
When U.S. Marine Gabriel Drummer returns home from his tour in
Afghanistan, he finds that the place he once called home is no better
than the battlefields he fought on overseas. Accompanied by his
best friend, he searches desperately for the whereabouts of his
estranged son and wife. In their search, the two intercept Charles,
a man carrying vital information about the whereabouts of Gabriel's
family.

MOANA
OPENING CREDITS
Dwayne Johnson - as the voice of Maui
Auli’i Cravalho - as the voice of Moana
Rachel House - as the voice of Gramma Tala
Ron Clements/Don Hall - (Directors)
SYNOPSIS
Moana, a spirited teenager and born navigator, sets sail from the
ancient South Pacific islands of Oceania in search of a fabled island.
During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the legendary
demi-god Maui, to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed
voyage, encountering enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds
and ancient folklore.

DVD & BLU-RAY RELEASES - MARCH 14TH
COLLATERAL BEAUTY
OPENING CREDITS
Will Smith - Suicide Squad, Concussion
Edward Norton - The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Bourne Legacy
Kate Winslet - Steve Jobs, Insurgent
David Frankel - (Director) One Change, The Big Year
SYNOPSIS
When a successful New York ad executive suffers a personal
tragedy and retreats from life, his friends devise a drastic plan to
reach him before he loses everything. Pushing him to the very edge,
they force him to confront the truth in surprising and profoundly
human ways.

SYNOPSIS
Planet Earth II is an immersive exploration of the jungles, mountains, deserts,
islands, grasslands and cities of the world. Journey to the four corners of the
globe to discover the extreme forces that shape life in each of these iconic
landscapes and the remarkable ways animals manage to overcome the
challenges of surviving in the wildest places on Earth. From eye-to-eye
encounters with incredible creatures to epic journeys through breathtaking
wildernesses, experience the wonder of the natural world as never before.

Captured in stunning Ultra-high definition detail. The sequel to Planet Earth,
which was broadcast in 2006. The first television series produced by the BBC
in Ultra-high-definition (4K).

ORDER BY: JAN. 27TH

SOLACE
OPENING CREDITS
Anthony Hopkins - Westworld - TV, Noah
Jeffrey Dean Morgan - The Walkling Dead - TV, Heist
Abbie Cornish - RoboCop, Seven Psychopaths
Afonso Poyart - (Director) Two Rabbits
SYNOPSIS
A psychic doctor, John Clancy, works with an FBI special agent in
search of serial killer Charles Ambrose. After having lived two years in
isolation since the death of his daughter, Clancy is asked by his friend
Joe, an FBI special agent, to help him solve several murders committed
by a serial killer. The problem is that Ambrose is also psychic, and far
ahead of Clancy.

A cops vs serial killer crime drama featuring a very good ensemble cast. A
re-written script that was originally intended to be a sequel to Se7en (1995).
From the creators of San Andreas and the writer of Ocean’s Eleven.

PASSENGERS
OPENING CREDITS
Chris Pratt - The Magnificent Seven, Jurassic World
Jennifer Lawrence - X-Men: Apocalypse, Joy
Michael Sheen - Masters of Sex - TV, Nocturnal Animals
Morten Tyldum - (Director) The Imitation Game, Headhunters
SYNOPSIS
An adventure about two passengers, Jim and Aurora, onboard a spaceship
transporting them to a new life on another planet. The trip takes a
deadly turn when their hibernation pods mysteriously wake them 90
years before they reach their destination. As they try to unravel the
mystery behind the malfunction, they begin to fall for each other only
to discover that the ship itself is in grave danger. With the lives of 5000
sleeping passengers at stake, only Jim and Aurora can save them all.

A KIND OF MURDER
OPENING CREDITS
Jessica Biel - Bleeding Heart, Accidental Love
Patrick Wilson - Fargo - TV, The Conjuring 2
Eddie Marsan - Ray Donovan - TV, The Exception
Andy Goddard - (Director) Set Fire to the Stars, Downton Abbey - TV
SYNOPSIS
A crime novelist obsessed with an unsolved murder case begins
to fantasize about committing a crime of his own. His marriage is
an unhappy one, and his desire to be free from his beautiful but
damaged wife becomes an obsession. But when his wife is found
dead the lines blur between innocence and intent, forcing the question
who, in fact, is the real killer?

Based on the book by Pulitzer Prize Winning author John Steinbeck (Of Mice
and Men, The Grapes of Wrath). Features an all-star ensemble cast including
Academy Award winner Robert Duvall, Golden Globe winner Bryan Cranston,
and chart-topping recording artist Selena Gomez.

An adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel The Blunderer. A stylish and edge
of your seat thriller.

DVD & BLU-RAY RELEASES - MARCH 21ST
ORDER BY: FEB. 17TH

LION
OPENING CREDITS
Dev Patel - Chappie, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Nicole Kidman - Secret in Their Eyes, Grace of Monaco
Rooney Mara - Carol, Pan
Garth Davis - (Director) Top of the Lake - TV, Love My Way - TV
SYNOPSIS
Five year old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands
of miles across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn
to survive alone in Kolkata, before ultimately being adopted by an
Australian couple. Twenty five years later, armed with only a handful
of memories, he sets out to find his lost family and finally return
to his first home.

LIVE BY NIGHT
OPENING CREDITS
Ben Affleck - The Accountant, Batman vs Superman: Dawn of...
Elle Fanning - 20th Century Women, Neon Demon
Brendan Gleeson - In the Heart of the Sea, Edge of Tomorrow
Ben Affleck - (Director) Argo, The Town
SYNOPSIS
A group of Boston-bred gangsters set up shop in balmy Florida during
the Prohibition era, facing off against the competition and the Ku
Klux Klan.

Limited theatrical release. Nominated for 4 Golden Globes including Best Motion
Picture (Drama). A top Academy Award contender for Best Picture and other
key awards. Based on the 2014 memoir, A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley.
Rental sku’s available on DVD and Blu-ray.

MISS SLOANE
OPENING CREDITS
Jessica Chastain - Crimson Peak, The Martian
Mark Strong - Kingsman: The Secret Service, Imitation Game
Gugu Mbatha-Raw - The Whole Truth, Concussion
John Madden - (Director) Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
SYNOPSIS
In the high-stakes world of political power-brokers, Elizabeth
Sloane is the most sought after and formidable lobbyist in D.C.
Known equally for her cunning and her track record of success, she
has always done whatever is required to win. But when she takes
on the most powerful opponent of her career, she finds that winning
may come at too high a price.

SING
OPENING CREDITS
Matthew McConaughey - as the voice of Buster Moon
Reese Witherspoon - as the voice of Rosita
Seth MacFarlane - as the voice of Mike
Christophe Lourdelet/Garth Jennings - (Directors)
SYNOPSIS
Set in a world like ours but entirely inhabited by animals, the story follows
Buster Moon, a dapper koala who presides over a once-grand theatre that
has fallen on hard times. Buster is an eternal—some might even say
delusional—optimist who loves his theatre above all and will do anything
to preserve it. Now faced with the crumbling of his life’s ambition, he has
one final chance to restore his fading jewel to its former glory by producing
the world’s greatest singing competition.

From the humans behind Despicable Me and The Secret Life of Pets. The film
features over 64 hit songs and the DVD & BD 3 mini-movies. Timed for Easter
gift-giving season.

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DVD & BLU-RAY RELEASES - MARCH 28TH
BLEED FOR THIS
OPENING CREDITS
Miles Teller - War Dogs, Allegiant
Aaron Eckhart - Sully, London Has Fallen
Katey Sagal - Pitch Perfect 2, Sons of Anarchy - TV
Ben Younger - (Director) Prime, Boiler Room
SYNOPSIS
Vinny “The Pazmanian Devil” Pazienza, a local Providence boxer,
shot to stardom after winning two world title fights. After a nearfatal car accident leaves Vinny with a broken neck, he is told he
may never walk again. Against all odds and doctor’s orders,
renowned trainer Kevin Rooney agrees to help Vinny return to the
ring just a year after the accident for what could be the last fight
of his life.

FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM ORDER BY: FEB. 17TH
OPENING CREDITS
Eddie Redmayne - The Danish Girl, The Theory of Everything
Katherine Waterston - Steve Jobs, Inherent Vice
Colin Farrell - The Lobster, True Detective - TV
David Yates - (Director) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 1 & 2
SYNOPSIS
The film opens in 1926 as Newt Scamander has just completed a
global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of
magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he
might have come and gone without incident... were it not for a NoMaj (American for Muggle) named Jacob, a misplaced magical
case, and the escape of some of Newt’s fantastic beasts, which
could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds.

PATRIOTS DAY
OPENING CREDITS
Mark Wahlberg - Deepwater Horizon, Ted 2
JK Simmons - The Accountant, La La Land
Michelle Monaghan - Pixels, The Best of Me
Peter Berg - (Director) Deepwater Horizon, Lone Survivor
SYNOPSIS
In the aftermath of an unspeakable act of terror, Police Sergeant
Tommy Saunders joins courageous survivors, first responders and
investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the bombers
before they strike again. This visceral and unflinching chronicle
captures the suspense of the most sophisticated manhunt in law
enforcement history and the strength of the people of Boston.

Based on the award winning children’s novel by Patrick Ness. A visually spectacular
drama from the Academy Award-winning production design team from Pan’s
Labyrinth. Features Liam Neeson as the voice of The Monster.

Based on the real life dramatic manhunt for the Boston Marathon bombers.
Limited theatrical release through Jan 12th. expands in theatres on January
14th.

DVD & BLU-RAY RELEASES - MARCH 28TH
SILENCE
OPENING CREDITS
Liam Neeson - Entourage, Taken 3
Andrew Garfield - Hacksaw Ridge, The Social Network
Adam Driver - Girls - TV, This Is Where I Leave You
Martin Scorsese - (Director) The Wolf of Wall Street, Hugo
SYNOPSIS
Two Jesuit priests, Sebastião Rodrigues and Francis Garrpe, travel to
seventeenth century Japan which has, under the Tokugawa shogunate,
banned Catholicism and almost all foreign contact. There they witness
the persecution of Japanese Christians at the hands of their own
government which wishes to purge Japan of all western influence.
Eventually the priests separate and Rodrigues travels the countryside,
wondering why God remains silent while His children suffer.

WHY HIM?
OPENING CREDITS
Zoey Deutch - Dirty Grandpa, Beautiful Creatures
James Franco - Memoria, The Adderall Diaries
Bryan Cranston - Trumbo, Get a Job
John Hamburg - (Director) I Love You, Man, Along Came Polly
SYNOPSIS
Over the holidays, Ned, an overprotective but loving dad and his
family visit his daughter at Stanford, where he meets his biggest
nightmare: her well-meaning but socially awkward Silicon Valley
billionaire boyfriend, Laird. A rivalry develops, and Ned's panic level
goes through the roof when he finds himself lost in this glamorous
high-tech world and learns that Laird is about to pop the question.